Hi, and thanks for logging on! I'm a lifelong South Dakotan, in fact a lifelong eastern South Dakotan. I grew up on a farm north of Montrose, in McCook County and am a South Dakota State University grad (Go Jacks!). I lived and worked for a time in Huron after college and have lived in Sioux Falls since January of 1975. My wife's name is Sharon and we're Twins fans, although some years it isn't easy. I hope you'll keep checking my posts. We're not going to get into who's right, who's wrong or who's full of something. I'm just telling you a bit about what's going on with me.
Gene Hetland
Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspects in Violent Strongarm Robbery in North End
An early-morning strong-armed robbery in Sioux Falls' North End is under investigation and police are looking for suspects.
Exotic Dancer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Not Paying Taxes on $600,000
A Sioux Falls woman convicted of not paying taxes on more than $600,000 earned from exotic dancing over 4 years has been sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison.
Pierre Task Force Recommends Against Deer Harvest Due to Low Population Numbers
A Pierre task force that manages that city's deer population plans to recommend that no deer be killed this year in light of unusually low population numbers in the area.
Huron Police Stand-Off Ends Peacefully When Man Wanted for Domestic Violence Surrenders
A Huron man has been detained after an hour long stand-off with police in which officers say he threatened to harm himself while he was barricaded inside his house.
U.S. Justice Department Re-Affirms South Dakota’s Sex Offender Registry
The U.S. Justice Department has re-affirmed South Dakota in compliance with the national Sex Offender Registration Act.
South Dakota Safety Organizations Push Winter Weather Preparedness
The Office of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service and other agencies schedule the day as way to draw attention the dangers of winter weather.
Sioux Falls Man, 68, Accused of Child Sexual Contact
Police say a 68-year-old Sioux Falls man is accused of sexual contact with a child under 16, and investigators believe there may be other victims.
Oscar Madrigal Sentenced to 13 Years for Killing Tanya Sanchez in Drunk Driving Accident
Oscar Madrigal was sentenced to 13 years in prison for killing 38-year-old Tanya Sanchez in a drunk driving accident on New Year’s Eve.
Fire Damages Numerous Garages in Sioux Falls Apartment Complex
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue crews were called out around 2:45 AM to a garage fire in an apartment complex at 3600 South Willow Avenue.
Sioux Falls Convenience Store Robbed at Knifepoint
Sioux Falls police say the SuperAmerica station in the 2900 block of West 41st Street was robbed at knifepoint just before 1:00 am Tuesday.